Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s own-goal

The assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Istanbul is a fascinating story with potentially far-reaching regional and global implications. How will it affect Israel?

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 26.10.2018
Saudi Arabia
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Don’t throw MBS under the bus

The Saudi Crown Prince isn’t a democrat or a strategic savior, but don’t give the evil leaders of Turkey and Iran a victory by weakening US-Saudi ties.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Policy Papers 26.10.2018
Saudi Arabia
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What a Crown Prince Wants

Funds and favor for Saudi Arabia 2.0, and also to smash Iran.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 21.03.2018
Saudi Arabia
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Skeptical of the Saudis

Israel should not bear-hug the problematic Saudis, nor fall prey to over-enthusiastic fantasies. Don’t assume that MBS is the answer to Israel’s prayers in facing-down Iran.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Policy Papers 12.12.2017
Saudi Arabia

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